Sensitive records office data accessed in cyber attack on health board

National Records of Scotland (NRS) data, held on an NHS Dumfries and Galloway IT network, was compromised in a cyber attack in March 2024. The data included sensitive information about fewer than 50 individuals and statutory births, deaths, and marriages registers. Authorities are investigating and NRS is alerting those potentially affected. The public is warned to report suspicious activities related to the incident.